Feb
5
Fri
Port City 5th Anniversary Party @ Port City Brewing Company
Feb 5 @ 4:00 PM – 10:00 PM

5th Anniversary Party

Port City Brewing Company, 3950 Wheeler Avenue, Alexandria, VA 22304

Friday, February 5, 2016, 4–10 p.m.  

Saturday, February 6, 2016, 2–9 p.m.

Join us at the brewery to celebrate our 5th Anniversary. No tickets required; beer and food available for purchase.

Live music on Friday 6–8 p.m. and Saturday 3–6 p.m.

Food trucks Ada’s Kitchen on Wheels, Borinquen Lunch Box, DC Slices and Rocklands BBQ will be on site.

Growlers and pints are available on Friday 2–4 p.m. and Saturday noon–2 p.m.

Feb
6
Sat
Old Town Boutique Warehouse Sale @ Westin Alexandria
Feb 6 @ 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM

EVENT DETAILS
What: 11th Annual Alexandria Warehouse Sale
Presented by: Old Town Boutique District
When: Saturday, February 6, 2016
Where: The Westin Alexandria, 400 Courthouse Square, Alexandria, VA (located in the Carlyle District of Old Town Alexandria)
(Ample Street & Garage Parking. There will also be a free shuttle from the King Street Metro)
Time: 9AM-4PM
Admission: Free
Website: www.oldtownboutiquedistrict.com or www.AlexandriaWarehouseSale.com
Twitter: @OTBoutiques

Crafty Bastards Cabin Fever @ Hecht Warehouse at Ivy City
Feb 6 @ 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM

Why wait for the fall to get Crafty? Washington City Paper is expanding its popular Crafty Bastards Arts & Crafts Fair with a second installment this winter. The inaugural Crafty Bastards Cabin Fever will take place on Saturday, Feb. 6, 2016, from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. at the Hecht Warehouse at Ivy City (1401 New York Ave. NE) in Washington, D.C.

The one-day indoor winter fair will feature handmade products and wares by 100+ select artists and crafters from around the country, including several first-time Crafty Bastards like:

–       Hell Razor for Men of Washington, DC (www.etsy.com/shop/hellrazorformen)

–       Harper Macaw from Washington, DC (https://harpermacaw.com)

–       Raisa Antonia from Hancock, NH (http://www.raisaantonia.com)

–       North End Bag Company from Virginia Beach, VA (http://www.northendbagco.com)

–       Lewis and Pine from Brooklyn, NY (www.lewisandpine.com)

–       West Oak Design from Wyndmoor, PA (www.westoakdesign.com)

In order to make your Cabin Fever shopping experience enjoyable, entry times will be staggered based on ticket type. Tickets can be purchased in advance online via the Washington City Paper website. 

VIP Tickets – $25: Gain exclusive access to Crafty Bastards Cabin Fever for an extra hour of shopping and no lines before the Crafty-loving masses arrive. VIP ticket also includes one bagel, a mimosa, and a Crafty Bastards Cabin Fever tote bag. VIP Entry begins at 10 a.m.

Savvy Shopper Tickets – $15: Enjoy shorter lines and a complimentary Crafty Bastards tote bag with entry starting at 11 a.m.

Early General Admission – $10: Gain access to all vendors beginning at 1 p.m.

Late General Admission – $5: Gain access to all vendors starting at 3 p.m.

Last Call General Admission – $5: Gain access to all vendors starting at 5 p.m.

Kids 12 and under are free. Visit www.washingtoncitypaper.com/craftybastards for advanced tickets, a complete gallery of all Crafty Bastard Cabin Fever vendors, and more, including details about complimentary shuttle service from the NoMA metro stop provided by the Hecht Warehouse.

About Crafty Bastards Arts & Crafts Fair

Over the past 12 years, hundreds of Crafty Bastards have sold countless pieces of handmade “craftiness” at the Crafty Bastards Arts & Crafts Fair. The fair has been selected as one of Washington’s Top 100 Events by BizBash and was voted by Washington City Paper readers as the Best Arts Festival in its annual Best of D.C. poll. For more information about the annual Crafty Bastards Arts and Crafts Fair, please visit www.washingtoncitypaper.com/craftybastards/.

 

#CraftyBastardsCabinFever

Case Design – Kitchen & Bath Remodeling Seminar @ Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate
Feb 6 @ 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Case Design – Kitchen & Bath Remodeling Seminar
 
Saturday, February 6th

Gain insight into the latest trends and the different levels of Kitchen & Bath remodeling. We will also help you better understand time frames and project budgeting.
11:00 am to 1:00 pm
Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate
1515 14th ST NW Suite 200
Washington DC 20005
http://premier.bhgre.com/
Hosted by Lisa Magee and David Waguespack
Port City 5th Anniversary Party @ Port City Brewing Company
Feb 6 @ 2:00 PM – 9:00 PM

5th Anniversary Party

Port City Brewing Company, 3950 Wheeler Avenue, Alexandria, VA 22304

Friday, February 5, 2016, 4–10 p.m.  

Saturday, February 6, 2016, 2–9 p.m.

Join us at the brewery to celebrate our 5th Anniversary. No tickets required; beer and food available for purchase.

Live music on Friday 6–8 p.m. and Saturday 3–6 p.m.

Food trucks Ada’s Kitchen on Wheels, Borinquen Lunch Box, DC Slices and Rocklands BBQ will be on site.

Growlers and pints are available on Friday 2–4 p.m. and Saturday noon–2 p.m.

Chinese New Year @Pierce School Lofts @ Pierce School Lofts
Feb 6 @ 7:00 PM – 11:00 PM
CHINESE NEW YEAR
@PIERCE SCHOOL LOFTS
Saturday, February 6th at 7pm
$99 per person
1375 Maryland Avenue NE (Penthouse)
Washington, DC 20002

YEAR OF THE MONKEY
ALL-INCLUSIVE FOOD AND DRINKS
CHEFS ERIK BRUNER-YANG + JAMES WOZNIUK
GINA CHERSEVANI, DEREK BROWN, TODD THRASHER, COLIN SUGALSKI
ART SHOW
CHINESE DRAGON DANCERS

Proceeds go to benefit Maketto’s employee exchange program in collaboration with
Caring for Cambodia.
BUY TICKETS HERE
Feb
10
Wed
Heartbreak Hotel @ W Hotel's POV
Feb 10 @ 7:30 PM – 10:30 PM
POV Live presents HEARTBREAK HOTEL

For all you lovers and love-haters out there, join us for a special dance party to kick off the
Valentine’s Day weekend featuring some of the area’s buzziest bands.
Featuring local artists:
Wednesday, February 10th
Doors open at 7:30 PM
Show starts at 8 PM
POV
at W Washington DC
515 15th Street NW
Entry is free, tables can be purchased in POV Lounge at POVRoofTop.com
$10 specialty cocktail
Feb
12
Fri
Bite Me: A Pairing Menu of Local Provisions & Concoctions @ Harper Macaw Chocolate Factory
Feb 12 @ 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM

Indulge your senses while enjoying some local DC love. Curated and hosted by Harper Macaw, DC’s new chocolate factory in Northeast, this incredibly unique collaboration pairing of local eats and drinks includes 16 local makers and purveyors in a 4 course fixed pairing menu.

Local purveyors include Atlas Brew Works, Baku Beverage, Capital Kambucha, Compass Coffee, Dangerously Delicious Pies, DC Brau, Element [Shrub], Gordy’s Pickle Jar, Harper Macaw, Leonora Bakery (Northside Social), On Rye, Pie Sisters, Red Apron, Sona Creamery, True Tonics and wines provided by Schneider’s of Capitol Hill.

This event is not restricted to couples. Groups and singles are welcome. Tickets are listed asper person, so be sure to select the correct number of tickets.

Guests must be 21+ Please bring a government issued form of ID; we will be verifying age upon entry.

Whenever possible, we suggest guests arrive and depart via ride share services such as Lyft, Uber, or taxi. Public transportation to the factory is limited to bus lines from the Rhode Island and Brookland Metro stops.  Guest parking is available at the factory and at neighboring retail parking lots. If you drive please drink alcohol in moderation.

WHERE
Harper Macaw Chocolate Factory – 3160 Bladensburg Road Northeast Washington, DC 20018 – View Map

 

 

Feb
13
Sat
BrunchManDC “Brunch in Love” @ Smith Public Trust
Feb 13 @ 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM

What:

“Brunch in Love” is a Valentine’s Day weekend brunch/ day party event that features a brunch-style menu available for purchase from Noon until 2pm followed by an upbeat dance party from 2pm-6pm. This is a 21 + event geared toward young professionals in the Washington DC metro area, and it’s open to the public with an RSVP.

 

BrunchmanDC Commercial:

https://vimeo.com/154138135

 

Please RSVP via the Eventbrite Link located here:

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/brunch-in-love-tickets-21242254154

 

Who:

DJ Nite Crawler, Kwame The Prince, Aubz, J. Langley

 

When:

Valentine’s Day Weekend: Saturday, February 13, 2016

Where:

Smith Public Trust: 3514 12th Street NE, Washington, DC 20017

 

Time:

12pm-6pm EST

 

#BRUNCHMANDC Specials 12pm-6pm:

BRUNCH-STYLE MENU AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE

$8 MIMOSAS/GLASS | $20 MIMOSA PITCHERS

VALENTINE’S SILENT DISCO PARTY @ Fahrenheit Ballroom at The Ritz-Carlton, Georgetown
Feb 13 @ 8:00 PM – 11:59 PM
VALENTINE’S SILENT DISCO PARTY
Calling on all those who believe in love – singles, couples and friends. Let’s meet on the dance floor!
 
Love is in the air and what a better way to celebrate than with music and dancing. Silent Dance Society is excited to present it’s largest love filled silent disco party of the year.
3 Different Music Channels  |  3 Live DJs   |   Video Art & Hula Hoop Performances
DJ Sabeel Chohan – Progressive House & Dance Beats
DJ Moose – Old School Groove
DJ Playin’fields – House Dance Mix
Saturday, February 13th 2016 8pm-12am
Fahrenheit Ballroom at The Ritz-Carlton, Georgetown
3100 South St NW, Washington DC
Tickets: $15 online; $20 at the door  – https://vdaysilentdisco.eventbrite.com
Event is 21+